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The Gospel of Jesus Christ, Son of God and

Son of Man

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MARK THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST,

SON OF GOD AND SON OF MAN

ISBN 978-1-62119-800-0 © 2018 Precept Ministries International. All rights reserved.

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CONTENTS

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PAGE L E S S O N S

1 LESSON ONE: Walking with Jesus

9 LESSON TWO: “Your sins are forgiven.”

17 LESSON THREE: “And He was teaching them many things in parables . . . .”

27 LESSON FOUR: Amazed! Astonished!

35 LESSON FIVE: “Who do you say that I am?”

43 LESSON SIX: Jesus, the Son of Man, the Son of David

53 LESSON SEVEN: The Son of Man Is Coming!

61 LESSON EIGHT: “And they will condemn Him to death . . . .”

71 LESSON NINE: O the Beautiful Gospel of Jesus Christ!

A P P E N D I X

82 Explanations of the English Standard Version Bible Text Format

83 Mark Observation Worksheets

147 Mark at a Glance

149 Israel in the Time of Christ

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Walking with Jesus Have you ever wondered what it was like to walk with Jesus? Where did Jesus go? How did Jesus interact with the people?

Welcome to the Gospel of Mark.

Since this is God’s Word and the indwelling Holy Spirit is our helper and teacher, you should develop the habit of beginning each day’s study seeking God’s understanding. Also, because this is God’s Word, you must handle it rightly. Second Timothy 2:15 says, “Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who has no need to be ashamed, rightly handling the word of truth.” 1. Now, dear student, we are ready to go to the Gospel of Mark. In the Appendix

of your workbook you will find Observation Worksheets of the Gospel of Mark. Get out Mark 1.

a. Read Mark 1:1-8. How does Mark start? What’s the first thing you learn from verse 1?

b. Who is the main character in Mark 1:1-8, and what is his message?

c. What happened in verses 9-11? What do you learn about Jesus in these verses?

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2. Your next assignment is to begin observing Mark 1. Notice we said “begin”; observation is a process. Usually, the more you read the text the more you see! Don’t be in a hurry—God is speaking. These words are God-breathed, spirit and life! Treasure them.

When studying a book, observation always comes first. So you begin by asking the 5 Ws and H of the text: who, what, when, where, why, and how and see what the text says. Answering these questions is a process—one insight upon another, precept upon precept. We’ll begin by focusing on the gospel, Jesus, and where the events of chapter 1 take place. a. Read Mark chapter 1 and color and/or mark with a symbol (whichever you

prefer) the following. Using colors makes your markings easy to see.

1) gospel.* “Gospel” means good news; this is “what” Mark is about.

2) Jesus Christ,* including pronouns and synonyms such as “Son.” This is the most important “who” since Mark is the gospel of Jesus Christ.

3) Holy Spirit,* including pronouns

4) everything that tells you where something occurred,* including significant places such as a synagogue or a desolate place, which helps you get the setting of the event.

*Indicates words with suggested markings on the back cover of your workbook.

b. Now that you have marked these four things, read the text again. This time look for every bold verse number. This indicates a new paragraph. Mark 1 has a lot of paragraphs.

1) Using a pencil, draw a line in the margin of your Observation Worksheet where each paragraph begins. Then, using words from the text, summarize in as few words as possible what is covered in each paragraph and who is involved. A pencil is a good choice—you can erase and rewrite anything you want to change.

2) If you see any other predominant key repeated words, feel free to mark them in a distinctive way. A key word is an important, repeated word that helps you unlock the subject or meaning of the text. The writer uses them to accomplish his purpose in writing.

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3) You didn’t mark those “wheres” just to mark them! In the Appendix, you will find a map, “Israel in the Time of Christ.” Find the location of the event of each paragraph and also write it in the margin of your Observation Worksheet.

3. Let’s take an even closer look at Mark 1 and do some further marking.

a. Read Mark 1:1-14, and in a distinctive way or color, mark references to John the Baptist (1:4) including pronouns.

The purpose of marking a key repeated word or repeated references to a person is to make sure you learn all the text tells you about them. Looking at what you marked and then making a list of what you learned helps you get everything God wants you to get—to know!

b. Now list below what the text tells you about him. You’ve already recorded his message.

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c. From all you’ve observed in Mark 1 about John, answer the following questions:

1) Why is John referred to as “the Baptist”?

2) What did the people do when they were baptized by John?

d. Let’s take a few minutes to see what we learn from the use of “baptize” in Mark 1:1-11. Mark references to baptizing. Then list below what you learn from the use of the word.

4. There are a couple more things to observe in Mark 1:1-15.

a. Since you may hear confusing and contradicting teachings about the person and work of the Holy Spirit, you need to discover for yourself what the whole counsel of God’s Word teaches.

Look at the places you marked “Spirit” in Mark 1:8-13 and record your insights below.

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b. Now read Luke 4:14-19 and list below what you learn from marking references to the Holy Spirit.

c. Remember, good observation seeks answers to the 5 Ws and H. “The time

is fulfilled” in Mark 1:15 is a reference to a specific time: “the time,” a “when”! You want to mark significant “when” references; even marking time indicators such as then, after, and others that indicate a timing or order of events can keep you from misinterpreting scripture.

So in light of the importance of “when,” take a few minutes and read Mark 1:1-15. Mark references to time* in verses 9, 13, and 14.

After you mark them, list below what you learn.

5. Read Mark 1:16-20.

a. Who are the people mentioned in this segment, and what does the text tell you about them?

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b. Where is this happening?

c. Did you notice any important repeated word or words you want to mark? If so, write them down and mark them each in a distinctive way. Then summarize what you learn.

6. Read Mark 1:21-28.

a. Mark teaching and authority each distinctively. Summarize below what you learn about them.

b. Now did you notice all those references to unclean spirits? Think these evil spirits* are something to mark?

c. What do you learn from marking unclean spirits? List your insights below.

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d. Do you think unclean spirits have any relationship to the individual mentioned in Mark 1:13? If so, mark him the same way.

7. Let’s put two paragraphs together and dig a little deeper into Mark 1:29-34. Read and mark the text. Note the main events.

8. Now read Mark 1:35-45.

a. Mark any key words. One that we mark whenever we find it is references to prayer,* talking to God about everything and anything. Write down where Jesus prayed.

b. Mark references to demons the same way you mark unclean spirits. What do you learn?

c. You’ve seen references to synagogues several times in Mark 1. Now is a

good time to look at each place you marked synagogue. Then summarize below what you learn.

9. Finally, in the Appendix you will find the chart “Mark at a Glance.” Record in as few words as possible the theme of Mark chapter 1.

Since there is so much information in this first chapter, you are going to have to choose something that will be memorable and at the same time give a broad overview of its content. The process may be a little laborious in this first chapter, but working through it will be good review! By the way, you might want to record it in pencil in case you come up with something better.

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1. Read Mark 1:14-15. What is the kingdom of God? If you had no other explanation, what would you assume it is from the text:

a. Kingdom—what is a kingdom?

b. Whose kingdom?

c. So how would you define the kingdom of God?

d. And what are those who hear the “gospel of God” to do?

e. What about you? Are you part of God’s kingdom? If so, what are you to do? And if you’re not part of God’s kingdom?

2. What are you doing to bring others into God’s kingdom? Are you calling others to repentance like John and Jesus?

We are truly excited that you are going to do this study. May God use every aspect of it to help you know, understand, and live by His eternal Word. “ ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God’ ” (Matthew 4:4).

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MARK 1 Observation Worksheet

Chapter Theme _________________________________________________________________

THE beginning of the gospel of Jesus Christ, the Son of God.

2 As it is written in Isaiah the prophet,

“Behold, I send my messenger before your face,

who will prepare your way,

3 the voice of one crying in the wilderness:

‘Prepare the way of the Lord,

make his paths straight,’”

4 John appeared, baptizing in the wilderness and proclaiming a baptism of

repentance for the forgiveness of sins.

5 And all the country of Judea and all Jerusalem were going out to him and

were being baptized by him in the river Jordan, confessing their sins.

6 Now John was clothed with camel’s hair and wore a leather belt around his

waist and ate locusts and wild honey.

7 And he preached, saying, “After me comes he who is mightier than I, the

strap of whose sandals I am not worthy to stoop down and untie.

8 “I have baptized you with water, but he will baptize you with the Holy

Spirit.”

9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth of Galilee and was baptized by

John in the Jordan.

10 And when he came up out of the water, immediately he saw the heavens

being torn open and the Spirit descending on him like a dove.

11 And a voice came from heaven, “You are my beloved Son; with you I am

well pleased.”

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12 The Spirit immediately drove him out into the wilderness.

13 And he was in the wilderness forty days, being tempted by Satan. And he

was with the wild animals, and the angels were ministering to him.

14 Now after John was arrested, Jesus came into Galilee, proclaiming the

gospel of God,

15 and saying, “The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand; repent

and believe in the gospel.”

16 Passing alongside the Sea of Galilee, he saw Simon and Andrew the brother

of Simon casting a net into the sea, for they were fishermen.

17 And Jesus said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you become fishers of

men.”

18 And immediately they left their nets and followed him.

19 And going on a little farther, he saw James the son of Zebedee and John his

brother, who were in their boat mending the nets.

20 And immediately he called them, and they left their father Zebedee in the

boat with the hired servants and followed him.

21 And they went into Capernaum, and immediately on the Sabbath he entered

the synagogue and was teaching.

22 And they were astonished at his teaching, for he taught them as one who had

authority, and not as the scribes.

23 And immediately there was in their synagogue a man with an unclean spirit.

And he cried out,

24 “What have you to do with us, Jesus of Nazareth? Have you come to destroy

us? I know who you are—the Holy One of God.”

25 But Jesus rebuked him, saying, “Be silent, and come out of him!”

26 And the unclean spirit, convulsing him and crying out with a loud voice,

came out of him.

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27 And they were all amazed, so that they questioned among themselves,

saying, “What is this? A new teaching with authority! He commands even

the unclean spirits, and they obey him.”

28 And at once his fame spread everywhere throughout all the surrounding

region of Galilee.

29 And immediately he left the synagogue and entered the house of Simon and

Andrew, with James and John.

30 Now Simon’s mother-in-law lay ill with a fever, and immediately they told

him about her.

31 And he came and took her by the hand and lifted her up, and the fever left

her, and she began to serve them.

32 That evening at sundown they brought to him all who were sick or

oppressed by demons.

33 And the whole city was gathered together at the door.

34 And he healed many who were sick with various diseases, and cast out

many demons. And he would not permit the demons to speak, because they

knew him.

35 And rising very early in the morning, while it was still dark, he departed and

went out to a desolate place, and there he prayed.

36 And Simon and those who were with him searched for him,

37 and they found him and said to him, “Everyone is looking for you.”

38 And he said to them, “Let us go on to the next towns, that I may preach

there also, for that is why I came out.”

39 And he went throughout all Galilee, preaching in their synagogues and

casting out demons.

40 And a leper came to him, imploring him, and kneeling said to him, “If you

will, you can make me clean.”

41 Moved with pity, he stretched out his hand and touched him and said to him,

“I will; be clean.”

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42 And immediately the leprosy left him, and he was made clean.

43 And Jesus sternly charged him and sent him away at once,

44 and said to him, “See that you say nothing to anyone, but go, show yourself

to the priest and offer for your cleansing what Moses commanded, for a

proof to them.”

45 But he went out and began to talk freely about it, and to spread the news, so

that Jesus could no longer openly enter a town, but was out in desolate

places, and people were coming to him from every quarter.

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MARK AT A GLANCE Book Theme:

Chapter Themes Author: 1

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Purpose: 4

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Date: 7

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Key Words: 9

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